Janelle Monáe Is an Anti-Bullying Superhero in Her New Music Video

She's got the best kind of superpowers.

We've spent hours on end watching Janelle Monáe music videos in awe of her fierce dancing, powerful vocals, quick-fire rap, and sumptuous menswear-inspired costumes (Katharine Hepburn would be proud). They're truly in a league of their own — and the same can be said for her newest video, a short film set to her cover of David Bowie's "Heroes."

You might be surprised to find that instead of showcasing Monáe belting it out and cutting a rug, the short film revolves around a group of young children. These youngsters are dealing with school bullies, but find solace by flipping through JANELLE!, a superhero comic book that teaches outcasts to unite and avenge (peacefully, of course!). Where can we grab our issue?

The awe-inducing film, directed by Young Astronauts, is the latest offering from Pepsi's Beats of the Beauiful Game album. The 11-track compilation LP boasts numbers from Rita Ora, Santigold, Kelly Rowland, Timbaland, and more, and will be released on June 10. See the full track list and film credits, below:

Janelle Monae, "Heroes," with filmtrack by TheYoung AstronautsDon Omar, "Pura Vida," with filmtrack by Jessy TerreroRita Ora, "I Will Never Let You Down (Switch Remix)," with filmtrack by Diego LunaR3hab feat. Eva Simons, "Unstoppable," with filmtrack by Idris ElbaJetta,"Crescendo"Kelly Rowland, "The Game," with filmtrack by Spike LeeSantigold, "Kicking Down Doors," with filmtrack by Andy MorahanTimbaland staring Rachel Assil, "Whoever We Are," with filmtrack by The Kolton BrothersPearls Negras, "Guerreira," with filmtrack by Cine FavelaJolin Tsai Yl-ling,"Now is the Time," with filmtrack by Cai YiqiHassan el Shafei, "Ahlam Men Gedial"

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